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Fannette Island
Best time to visit
Morning or late afternoon on calm days for glassy water, soft light, and fewer boats. Visit late June through September when water access and rental services are most reliable.
Budget tips
No admission fee to set foot on Fannette Island, but getting there requires a boat or paddle craft; rent a kayak or paddleboard in South Lake Tahoe to save compared with private charters, and split rental or taxi fees with friends.
Recommended for
Kayakers and paddleboarders, Photography enthusiasts, History buffs, Couples and picnickers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
クイックファクト: A rocky islet rises from clear alpine water with a lone stone tea-house ruin and a few wind-stunted pines, so every approach feels like stepping into a postcard. Calm days reveal quartz pebbles along the shallow rim, and many kayakers can paddle a full circuit in about 10 to 20 minutes.
ハイライト: A compact stone 'tea house' perches at the top, its cracked fireplace and three narrow windows framing emerald water like antique picture frames. Adventurous paddlers often make a quiet ritual of leaving a single pinecone or coin on the highest ledge after a roughly 15-minute crossing, the small act creating a sensory link between visitors and the echoing stone.
Insider tips
- Wear layers and windproof outerwear, wind can be strong on open water and on the island.
- Land on the flatter western shoreline, avoid the steep rock faces and climb carefully around the teahouse ruins for the best photos.
- Aim for weekday mornings to beat most tour boat traffic and get calmer water for paddling.
- Bring plenty of water, sun protection, and a small trash bag, leave no trace and pack out everything you bring.
Practical info
South Lake Tahoe, United States で無料のウォーキングツアーを予約するにはクリック
地元のツアーガイドと街を体験する最良の方法。
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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